Autism Speaks on First Responders

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Received this email today from Autism Speaks: Great safety reminder!

First Responders

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The Autism Safety Project provides First Responders with information and

guidelines for communicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

(ASD) in emergency situations.

Individuals with ASD: Response to Emergencies

" If you've met one person with autism – you've met one person with autism. "

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Autism manifests itself differently in each individual with ASD, varying in

severity and symptoms. While there are often common behaviors across the autism

spectrum, there is no single one that is always typical of an individual with

ASD. This can make it difficult for a safety professional to react accordingly,

which is critical for both a successful interaction and the safety of these

individuals.

Information on Autism Spectrum Disorder - Print Version of Autism Basics PDF

First Responders Training

The overall goal of First Responder Training is to ensure the safety of ALL

involved in an emergency situation. Important points to include when training

First Responders are:

Identification of medical and behavioral risks associated with individuals with

ASD

Options for risk management

Common Characteristics of individuals with ASD

A Collaborative Effort: Families and First Responders

The Autism Safety Project supports family participation in order to ensure that

the most effective and safe responses to emergency situations are provided to

individuals with ASD.

Be Prepared with Emergency Information at your Fingertips!

Emergency Information at a Glance - PDF

Create an Informational Handout for First Responders!

Emergency Information for Individuals with the Autism Spectrum Disorder - PDF

A special thanks to the Safety Professionals and Parent Advisory Committee,

the Family Services Committee, and all those who helped

to make Autism Safety Project possible.

The Autism Safety Project website was made possible through a

generous grant from the FedEx Corporation.

We welcome any information you might have that relates to the safety

of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. If you know of any local

resources

or trainings in your area, please let us know! E-mail

autismsafetyproject@...

Questions? Contact us at autismsafetyproject@... or (917) 475-5075